Sanitation and GMP Manager

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The GMP portion is responsible to lead and coordinate the GMP/GHP and pest control programs at the site level to ensure full compliance with Mars global GMP-GHP, FSSC and regulatory standards requirements. Represents and manages the Quality Supply organization at the site. The Sanitation Manager portion is responsible to ensure that the manufacturing areas and the general office area remain clean and free of microbiological contamination and pest infestation.

Principle Accountabilities:
1. Develop and lead the implementation and maintenance of site GMP-GHP and pest control programs.
2. Direct supervision for Quality Conformance Coordinator (QCC) associates to effectively provide direction in IBO-setting and talent development based on current Q&FS strategy needs.
3. Drive GMP-GHP compliance to the MSS standard by coaching supply associates in the execution of the Area Ownership / Equipment Ownership standards.
4. Manage external contractors and suppliers designated to support GMP's and pest control programs.
5. Participate in Food Safety risk assessment for new equipment installation to ensure clean design principles are met and provide direction of GHP's to the CVS team.
6. This position manages the sanitation of the facility, including oversite of the contracted cleaning crews, to ensure the factory continuously meets or exceeds established guidelines and standards.

Responsibilities:

1. Sanitation program:

• Manage the site Master Sanitation Schedule (MSS) using a web-based program
• Develop, maintain, and improve Sanitation Standard Operating Procedures (SSOPs)
• Verify SSOP's are being followed as intended. This may involve the need to support during weekend or night shift hours occasionally
• Trains sanitation personnel and operations on Sanitation Procedures, proper chemical usage and handling
• Manage the validation of cleaning procedures, including clean-in-place (CIP) system procedures
• Manage the Sanitation Inspection Program and address trends in non-conformities
• Complete risk assessments as required by the cleaning and sanitation standard

2. GMP program:

• Review and evaluate updates in Corporate, ISO or regulatory standards related to GMP's to conduct gap assessments and identify opportunities for compliance.
• Lead the GMP Committee/Group for the site to drive maintenance and continuous improvement initiatives while building functional competencies in GMP/GHP's across the different value streams.
• Lead GMP related projects in coordination with Engineering (hand washing sinks, sinks for equipment cleaning, drain cleaning, etc.).
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives at the site (Exterior GMPs and Food Defense, Clean as you Go, 5S and show case areas of the factory).

3. External business partners:

• Review, verify and approve pest control plan proposed by external vendor.
• Verify monitoring and correction plans to prevent infestations in the facility premises, the factory building or any warehouse within the site control.
• Assess effectiveness of external partners for pest control and provide timely feedback to ensure mutuality principle is followed.
• Organize entomologist visits, site and warehouse assessments, and reporting and corrective actions management derived from internal audits.

4. Trouble shooting

• Provide direction and…